Question 1

Explain the similarities and differences between Masters and Johnson's model and Kaplan's model of sexual response.

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Question 2

What are the biochemical secretions of all humans which may arouse us (and filter out those to whom we do not feel attraction?

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A) hormones 
B) pheromones 
C) carpopedal myotonia 
D) biofilters

Question 3

Which of the following models is the one proposed by Masters and Johnson?

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A) vasocongestion,muscular contractions,sexual desire 
B) perception,evaluation,arousal,perception of arousal,evaluation,sexual behaviour,perception of the behaviour,positive evaluation 
C) excitement,orgasm,resolution 
D) excitement,resolution,orgasm,plateau

Question 4

The study of Canadian university students mentioned in your text found that _____ percent of men and _____ percent of women have masturbated at least once.

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A) 90;90 
B) 75;50 
C) 92;72 
D) 100;30

Question 5

The clitoris and vagina are supplied with nerves from the

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A) ejaculation and erection system 
B) limbic and hypothalamus system 
C) parasympathetic and sympathetic system 
D) epinephrine and norepinephrine system

Question 6

The Latin word that means "to go together" is

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A) coitus 
B) cunnilingus 
C) fellatio 
D) interfemoral

Question 7

In comparing the sexual techniques of gays and lesbians to that of heterosexuals,it appears that

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A) there are no differences in techniques used by homosexuals and heterosexuals. 
B) heterosexuals spend more time holding and kissing than do lesbians. 
C) heterosexuals spend more time in communication with each other than do lesbians. 
D) both heterosexual and lesbian women prefer penetration by a penis rather than a dildo.

Question 8

Which statement describes the relationship between the brain and sexual behaviour?

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A) The brain has a specific center for sexuality-the limbic system. 
B) The brain uses the limbic system for many different things,including sexuality. 
C) Research involving individuals with spinal cord injuries has shown the brain is not necessary for sexual enjoyment. 
D) Hormonal effects on sexuality occur in the absence of effects on the brain.

Question 9

Basson proposes a number of reasons for why people will engage in sexual activity outside of sexual desire.Which of the following is NOT one of those reasons?

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A) intimacy 
B) shared sexual pleasure 
C) attractiveness 
D) fear

Question 10

The swelling or thickening of the tissue surrounding the outer third of the vagina is known as

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A) the tenting effect. 
B) the orgasmic platform. 
C) ballooning. 
D) orgasmic inevitability.

Question 11

How do the spinal cord and the brain influence our sexual responses? Explain the mechanisms for the male.

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Question 12

What are the two basic processes in Bancroft's dual control model of sexual response?

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A) vasocongestion and myotonia 
B) arousal and orgasm 
C) excitation and inhibition 
D) arousal and inhibition

Question 13

If sex "just" consists of oral-genital contact it is impossible to transmit sexually transmitted diseases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The key hormones in sexual desire are androgens in both men and women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Probably the major criticism of Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response is that

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A) they ignore the basic physiology of sexual arousal and response. 
B) they do not integrate a cross-cultural component into their model. 
C) cognition quite often plays a significant role in sexual arousal and they did not include this in their model. 
D) humans are not as sexual as they originally assumed.

Question 16

What is the sexual position that most likely results in conception?

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A) Man-on-top. 
B) Woman-on-top. 
C) Rear-entry. 
D) Side-to-side.

Question 17

What is "Ejaculatory inevitability"?

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A) The first part of the male's orgasm when ejaculation can be stopped just before the second stage begins. 
B) The second stage of the male orgasm when ejaculation occurs. 
C) Occurs in a minority of males and is the cause of premature ejaculation. 
D) Part of the male's orgasm when ejaculation will occur whether desired or not.

Question 18

Kaplan's triphasic model of sexual response includes two physiological components and one cognitive component.Which of the following is the cognitive component?

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A) sexual desire phase 
B) vasocongestion 
C) muscular contractions 
D) excitement phase

Question 19

Several researchers,Perry and Whipple among them,have suggested that a variant of the kind of orgasm described by Masters and Johnson exists.They have termed this orgasm a 'uterine orgasm' and state that it results from stimulation of the

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A) G-spot 
B) clitoris 
C) vaginal barrel 
D) cervix

Question 20

What are some significant differences in masturbation techniques between women and men?

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Exam 9: Sexual Arousal